Subtract 15/60 from 63/7
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 15/60
63/7 - 15/60 is 35/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
63/7 = 63 × 60/7 × 60 = 3780/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/420 - 105/420 = 3780 - 105/420 = 3675/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
- In mixed form: 83/4
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